January Birthstone - Garnet

Symbolic of prosperity and good health, January’s crimson birthstone traces back the Bronze Age used in Ancient Egyptian jewellery. During the Middle Ages, it was exchanged to signify trust and affection.

January Birthstone: Garnet

For thousands of years, January’s garnet birthstone has been prized for its rich colour. While commonly found in a deep red, garnets come in a rich palette of colours from green to pink, purplish red to orange. High quality garnet gemstones will have vivid, saturated colour and good transparency. They have often been thought to symbolize trust and friendship.